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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.92 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.92 and 272.22 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.92 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.92 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.92 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 129,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,554.94/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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